The meaning of SULTRY is very hot and humid : sweltering. How to use sultry in a sentence.

sultry adjective (SEXY) (especially of a woman's face or voice) attractive in a way that suggests sexual desire:

SULTRY definition: oppressively hot and close or moist; sweltering. See examples of sultry used in a sentence.

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sultry in American English (ˈsʌltri ) adjective Word forms: sultrier, sultriest Origin: var. of sweltry: see sweltering

1. oppressively hot and close or humid; sweltering: a sultry day. 2. oppressively hot; emitting great heat: the sultry sun. 3. characterized by or arousing passion: sultry eyes.

sul•try (sul′ trē), adj., -tri•er, -tri•est. oppressively hot and close or moist; sweltering: a sultry day. oppressively hot; emitting great heat: the sultry sun. characterized by or associated with …

• The day which since the rain had gradually become hot was now heavy and still and sultry. • Forecasters said the weather was set to remain sultry and oppressive today, with …

SULTRY meaning: 1 : very hot and humid; 2 : attractive in a way that suggests or causes feelings of sexual desire